Go yellow for Sequim’s August Art Walk

Sequim First Friday Art Walk

When: 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2

Where: Various locations in Sequim

“Leave your worry on the doorstep … just direct your feet … on the sunny side of the street.”

Stroll or dance in the summer sunshine with the yellow theme color for the August First Friday Art Walk! Yellow shines brightly like the sun fueling our world with renewing energy and encourages clear, creative communication. Everyone is encouraged to wear yellow or cheerful, fun apparel during the Art Walk to celebrate our sunny Sequim on Friday, Aug. 2.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun, free, self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the first Friday of each month from 5-8 p.m. Visit SequimArtWalk.com to find a map, special events, links and how to be part of art.

Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art Walk Sequim is an encouraging, educational arts event sponsored and produced by Renne Emiko Brock. The mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

Special events

New venue on the Art Walk is Harbor Audiology and Hearing Center, 538 N. Fifth Ave., who hosts members of NOW (North Olympic Watercolorists) — including Carol Wilhelm, D.R. Anderson, Shirley Rudolf, Roger Huntley and Reiko Barclay. Come meet the artists and enter into a raffle for a donated giclée of Seattle’s cityscape.

Another new venue on the Art Walk is the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St., which has an exciting lineup of exhibitions and demonstrations of fine art including oil, pastel, and watercolors, fiber arts, stitchery, wood burning, driftwood critters, art glass pieces, and a singing group! They are also providing a $5 meal for before or after the Art Walk.

Boasting a new location is Sequim Museum and Arts, at 544 N. Sequim Ave. Enjoy the “Daring To Defy Ordinary – Three Unique Photographic Perspectives of Nature” exhibition, including Sammy Catiis, Tim Hauf and Sally M. Harris. See how nature inspired these artists’ viewpoints; travel the world with Hauf, get up close with Catiis and visit “The Bird Zone” with Harris. Providing live music during the reception will be Al Harris.

Kayohti brings upbeat dance music to Olympic Theatre Arts for the Aug. 2 First Friday event. Pictured, from left, are Jim Charlier (bass, vocals), Mike Pace (guitar, vocals), Terry Smith (drums) and Mark Schecter (keyboard, vocals). Submitted photo

Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave., hosts live music with Kayohti starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Gathering Hall. Kayohti is a four-piece band featuring Jim Charlier on bass and vocals, Mark Schecter on keyboards and vocals, Terry Smith on drums and Mike Pace on guitar and vocals. Kayohti plays both originals and uniquely-interpreted covers. Expect to hear anything, from Albert King, to The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan and Little Feat. First Friday at OTA is always free to the public, where the snack and beverage bar will be open.

The City of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission invite the public to a Block Party on the Civic Center Plaza, 152 W. Cedar St., from 5-9:30 p.m. The party kicks off with a flash mob in the Civic Center Plaza at 5:15 p.m. by the Zumba Sisters! Live music starts at 5:30 p.m. with the high-energy and easy going sounds of Bread & Gravy, followed by the unique blend of folk and rock by Quilcene musician Kalan Wolfe at 6:30 p.m.. Then, check out the compelling mix of eclectic rhythm and blues of Locos Only from 7:30-9:30 p.m. There will also be rock painting for kids, and a live painting by local artist Craig Robinson during the concerts. The Cedars at Dungeness will provide a beer and wine garden throughout the evening and visitors are encouraged to bring your own chair and picnic on the plaza during the event.

Be sure to enjoy “The Beach” art exhibit inside the civic center featuring several artists: Lora Armstrong, Lynne Armstrong, Gary Bullock, Jane Burkey, Jeannine Chappell, Patrick D. Clark, Gdane Curposney, Melissa Doyel, Christopher Enges, Marilynn Evans, Cindy Fullwiler, John Gussman, Paulette Hill, Rick Hill, David Johannessohn, Mark Kennedy, Rita Kepner, Katherine Loveland, Melissa Mann, Natalie Martin, Stacey Martin-Lopez, Linda Martz, Gail McLain, Sharman Owings, Sallie Radock, Claudia Serafin, Linda Stadtmiller, Morgan Stephenson, Ryoko Toyama, Patty Waite, Donna Wilson-Sommer and Sandy Wolf.

“Aqua Water Glass II” by Deborah Harrison, one of two featured artists at the Blue Whole Gallery in August. Submitted photo

Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., features gallery veteran artist Lynne Armstrong and a new face, Deborah Harrison, a glass-water sculptor. Armstrong’s exhibit includes ‘The Beach Series” of acrylic paintings, while Harrison presents water-sculptures collectively titled “The Dance of Water and Light.” Armstrong taught art in college, high school and elementary school, and works in the mediums of watercolor, oil, acrylic and clay. “I am privileged as an artist to live where the land meets the sea; it is a place of great spiritual significance,” she said. Harrison’s artwork highlights the beauty of light and water. “Ever since I was a small child, I have been mesmerized by the play of water and light,” she said.

Brad and Kelly Griffith open their historic home (and Sequim’s first creamery dating back to 1914) at 311 W. Turnhere Road. There they will share their studios and passions. Brad, of Sequim Community Makerspace, will share his enthusiasm and secrets for wood bending of all kinds. Kelly will have jewelry available from Thistle and will also be available to share her first published book on life after loss: “After Words: cultivating peace, purpose and beauty in the aftermath of tragedy.” Stop by to share conversation and refreshments.

Pondicherri, 119 E. Washington St., hosts artist Patty Waite and her photo-based mixed media artwork, which involves equal parts digital art and hands-on creativity in the studio. Also, henna artist Ellie Curtis will be creating all-natural henna tattoos. Light bites and refreshments provided. Get a discount on all Pondicherri products for wearing the month’s theme color (yellow).

Design2Scan3D, 207 W. Spruce St., features 3D printing, 3D scanning and ceramics classes. For August Art Walk, local Port Angeles author Louise Lenahan Wallace will give two readings from her books. At 6 p.m. she will read from “Length of Days,” which starts us out in Ohio during the outbreak of the Civil War. At 7 p.m. she will read from, “The Longing of the Day,” which takes place on a ranch in the Wyoming Territory; both readings will be about 5-10 minutes each. Design2Scan3D will also be displaying a 3D print of the bonsai project that was scanned at the July Art Walk.

Check out local artists and craftspeople at the Sequim Farmers Market showcase at Centennial Place on the corner of 100 E. Washington St. and Sequim Ave.

The Bag Ladies of Sequim, 161 W. Washington St., has added several unique new artists. Elvina Taylor creates ceramic birdhouses and colorful votive shrines while Gloria Hancock paints wine glasses with cheery images of lavender and birds. Julie Taylor has handwoven wool socks and finger-less gloves, Kelly St. Clairs adds acrylic paintings and Valerie Stevens creates ceramic tiles with hand-painted mermaids, octopuses and the like.

Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., hosts the harmonious live music of Nightingale with Donna Rankin and Mary Clock. Enjoy award-winning, artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

For more

To participate as a venue or artist on the official First Friday Art Walk Sequim map, listing and website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com. Artists of any media are asked to get information to Emiko Brock for publicity and opportunities.

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown and December is gold.

Join the Art Walk Facebook Page at facebook.com/sequimartwalk.